I'll quit smoking today. No more postponing!

[broma25 2]

my doctor prescribed me Chantrix yesterday too, i cant afford it tho and my insurance doesnt cover it

Compare the cost of Chantix to the monthly cost of cigarettes. The pills are cheaper than the smokes! I went through a carton a week at $40 per. Thats $160/month for the smokes. I am not sure what the full price of Chantix is since my insurance covers all but $30/month but I would assume it's less than $160.

Gary, Just wondering.. How many packs are in a cartoon. I don't smoke so I never need to buy any

Yogi

10 packs = 1 carton

[Fandango 1,440]

Quit cold turkey! I did

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Quit cold turkey! I did

Word. It's the method that worked for me.

[Marilyn. 340]

Quit cold turkey! I did

Word. It's the method that worked for me.

that is what my hubby did too..... he has had a few slips along the way but he has basically been smoke free since March of this year

[Marilyn. 340]

my doctor prescribed me Chantrix yesterday too, i cant afford it tho and my insurance doesnt cover it

Compare the cost of Chantix to the monthly cost of cigarettes. The pills are cheaper than the smokes! I went through a carton a week at $40 per. Thats $160/month for the smokes. I am not sure what the full price of Chantix is since my insurance covers all but $30/month but I would assume it's less than $160.

Gary, Just wondering.. How many packs are in a cartoon. I don't smoke so I never need to buy any

Yogi

10 packs = 1 carton

it looks like it costs about $139 a month for Chantix... http://www.healthymale.com/chantix.htm#prices

here it costs $126 for 56 tablets... http://www.planetdrugsdirect.com/Products/Chantix/101189/

[Ladylethal 12]

How's the battle going Nessa and Lisa??

[~*Maria*~ 1]

Good Luck Nessa

[~*Maria*~ 1]

Quit cold turkey! I did

Had my last ciggie at 10pm last night so far its almost 15 hrs since i last lit up

I too am quitting cold turkey *bites finger nails*

[Fandango 1,440]

How's the battle going Nessa and Lisa??

2 weeks, 3 days, 14 hours, 13 minutes, 37 seconds not smoking 351 cigs not smoked, $61.42 saved so far!

Thx for askin Laura!

Edited October 14, 2007 by LisaD

[eau_xplain 2]

Just saw this thread and wanted to add my best wishes to Nessa for quiting (smoking)!!

and to you too Maria~n~Dane!!

Stay strong!! We're all cheering for you!

Lisa, that's a great count you have there under your belt!!

[Fandango 1,440]

Quit cold turkey! I did

Had my last ciggie at 10pm last night so far its almost 15 hrs since i last lit up

I too am quitting cold turkey *bites finger nails*

I dunno how I missed this before, but WAYYYYY TO FREAKIN GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

How ya holdin up now? YOU CAN DO IT!

Just saw this thread and wanted to add my best wishes to Nessa for quiting (smoking)!!

and to you too Maria~n~Dane!!

Stay strong!! We're all cheering for you!

Lisa, that's a great count you have there under your belt!!

TY

it's only gonna get bigger by the day!

TO ALL QUITTERS: HOW'S TODAY GOIN FOR YA????????

[Mags 112]

I'm thinking that Larry may start smoking again very soon. Cat number 6 turned up on our doorstep last night. Flea bitten, half bald and very bony - isn't more than 4 months old. Poor little mite, couldn't leave it outside in the cold.

Hubby of course is due back from his biking weekend in a few hours...wish me luck!

[Ladylethal 12]

Mags is just like me! Good luck!

Congratulations Lisa!!

[Ban Hammer 14,276]

I'm thinking that Larry may start smoking again very soon. Cat number 6 turned up on our doorstep last night. Flea bitten, half bald and very bony - isn't more than 4 months old. Poor little mite, couldn't leave it outside in the cold.

Hubby of course is due back from his biking weekend in a few hours...wish me luck!

i suppose you could always give him a suspension from the bedroom if he disagrees

you are the moderator in the bedroom, right?

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Yo

Congrats to you recent former smokers.

I quit 10 years ago using the patch (which now seems old-school compared with all the newfangled stuff available now) for two weeks, drinking a lot of coffee, and working out nearly every day. The patch made me jittery but definitely took care of the initial cravings. Some people say that trying to make too many changes at once, like quitting smoking and beginning an exercise regimen or new diet, can be overwhelming and thus counterproductive, but I found exercising to be really helpful for two reasons: (1) it was a good way to release physical anxiety and lessen cravings, and (2) I could feel the improvement in lung capacity and stamina within days (no more getting winded running up the stairs!). Exercise also helps to keep you from gaining the dreaded "wow, I can taste again" weight. I found drinking a small cup of strong coffee or espresso to be a good substitute for the post-meal cigarette.

I know that how one manages to quit smoking is a highly individual thing, but I figured I'd add my experience. I'm so glad I quit. Even though it's been so long and I only smoked for about seven years, I still think about smoking and occasionally have a guilt dream that I lit up. Crazy!

Good luck!

~Julie

Edited October 14, 2007 by AOS despair